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Late Summer bite
Late Summer bite
August 18, 2025
Late Summer fishing report in Naples, FL As we sit here halfway through August we are still enjoying the benefits of summer fishing while we slowly catch traces of what the upcoming fall season will bring. The weather has been stellar with countless slick days offshore. This has brought some incredible visibility as we can see the bottom in 80 feet. Wreck fishing has been awesome with a great mix bag recently. With the snapper spawn taking place it has given us a great opportunity for chumming Mangrove and Yellowtail snapper all the way up to the surface. This has led to some awesome surface eats from fish you typically catch on the bottom. Also has made for some great meals as well. On top of the great snapper bite there are also Amberjack, Barracudas, and Goliath Grouper to pull on. The Permit have still been schooled up nicely out there as well and this is a last call on them while crabs have been thinning out of most bait shops. Inshore and nearshore fishing has been great with the Snook bite being awesome on nearshore wrecks and the backcountry. There have been a few Cobia showing up early as well and have been a nice added bonus. We are about a month out from the fall bait rush and pretty soon there will be perfect sized pilchards everywhere on our beaches. This makes for great fishing no matter where we decide to bring them. More fall tendencies will begin to show within the next month and we are eager for a change of pace in our fishery. Our Redfish migration will take place once we creep into September and not long after that the Cobia will show in full force as well. Great fishing is happening now as we speak and even better fishing is on the way. This is a great time of the year to avoid the crowds and get on a great bite. Please reach out to any of our Captains regarding any potential questions. Happy fishing. -Captain Perry
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What anglers said about fishing in Collier County

No sitting fishing. We moved around and quickly when things slowed down or fish was too small. You definitely want to go with someone who knows the waterways
Excellent
5.0 / 5
No sitting fishing. We moved around and quickly when things slowed down or fish was too small. You definitely want to go with someone who knows the waterways
Waterboy Charters – 22’ Pathfinder
Waterboy Charters – 22’ Pathfinder
Prepare for a great time and active fishing. You don’t sit around very long waiting for a fish to bite.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Prepare for a great time and active fishing. You don’t sit around very long waiting for a fish to bite.
Shotime Charters
Shotime Charters
Perfect time to go out on the water! August is not busy with a lot of boats.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Perfect time to go out on the water! August is not busy with a lot of boats.
Slacktyde Charters
Slacktyde Charters
All my experiences fishing out of Goodland have been very positive, there are excellent and knowledgeable Captains in the area that will go out of their way to make sure you leave with a great fishing experience. Let them know what type of fishing you want to do.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
All my experiences fishing out of Goodland have been very positive, there are excellent and knowledgeable Captains in the area that will go out of their way to make sure you leave with a great fishing experience. Let them know what type of fishing you want to do.
F.F.C !
F.F.C !
Need to decide if u want to go in the backwaters amongst the mangroves, near shore or offshore. It is three very different experiences. All great just different
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Need to decide if u want to go in the backwaters amongst the mangroves, near shore or offshore. It is three very different experiences. All great just different
Reel Thrills Fishing Charters
Reel Thrills Fishing Charters
Don’t hesitate. Guys like Rio know where to go and what fish to catch all year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t hesitate. Guys like Rio know where to go and what fish to catch all year.
Captain Rio Adventures
Captain Rio Adventures
Be prepared for the heat. Drink lots of water, and use sunscreen so you don't overheated. Also, be patient-the captains can't make the fish bite, or the tides change. TRUST the captains!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for the heat. Drink lots of water, and use sunscreen so you don't overheated. Also, be patient-the captains can't make the fish bite, or the tides change. TRUST the captains!
Red Snarpon Charters Inc.
Red Snarpon Charters Inc.
Go with Captain Rio he is the best. He knows the waters and the fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with Captain Rio he is the best. He knows the waters and the fish.
Captain Rio Adventures
Captain Rio Adventures
Wear pants, not shorts. When you get close to the mangroves, the mosquitoes are crazy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear pants, not shorts. When you get close to the mangroves, the mosquitoes are crazy.
Shotime Charters
Shotime Charters
Sunscreen, a hat that won’t blow away, polarized sunglasses and mosquito repellent!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sunscreen, a hat that won’t blow away, polarized sunglasses and mosquito repellent!!
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
Be heat acclimated when you come. It’s hot and there are a lot of bugs. Plenty of hydration, sunscreen, protective clothing, bug spray needed…multiple application throughout the day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be heat acclimated when you come. It’s hot and there are a lot of bugs. Plenty of hydration, sunscreen, protective clothing, bug spray needed…multiple application throughout the day.
A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016
A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016
The trip was awesome, but like anything in Florida during July, it was extremely hot. Make sure to take plenty of water and sunscreen.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The trip was awesome, but like anything in Florida during July, it was extremely hot. Make sure to take plenty of water and sunscreen.
Bimini Twist Charters
Bimini Twist Charters
I would definitely recommend fishing in Naples! It was a great day! Beautiful views! And lots of fish to catch!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would definitely recommend fishing in Naples! It was a great day! Beautiful views! And lots of fish to catch!
Captain Ben Charters
Captain Ben Charters
I would 100% recommend this trip for novice and experienced anglers alike. It was an amazing day on water which gave my son and I the chance to use various fishing techniques, some which we were accustomed to and some which were more unique. If you are looking for a great fishing experience book this trip and IMO half day is the way to go regardless of experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would 100% recommend this trip for novice and experienced anglers alike. It was an amazing day on water which gave my son and I the chance to use various fishing techniques, some which we were accustomed to and some which were more unique. If you are looking for a great fishing experience book this trip and IMO half day is the way to go regardless of experience.
Born 2 Boogie Fishing Charters
Born 2 Boogie Fishing Charters
Snappers are still a bit undersized this time of year but plenty of other good stuff to catch!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Snappers are still a bit undersized this time of year but plenty of other good stuff to catch!
Captain Rio Adventures
Captain Rio Adventures Belgrade, Belgrade
Our group of four caught 50+ fish and kept enough for dinner for the four of us. We fished near shore and had a great day catching a variety of fish. High tide is the best time to fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our group of four caught 50+ fish and kept enough for dinner for the four of us. We fished near shore and had a great day catching a variety of fish. High tide is the best time to fish.
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
Expect to catch smaller fish and hope to get some keepers. But still fun to catch and release.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Expect to catch smaller fish and hope to get some keepers. But still fun to catch and release.
Artistic Angler Charters
Artistic Angler Charters
I think there are so many different fish to catch! We did the morning trip, it was overcast but it was great! I think with the right captain, like Captain Rob with Runnin the Flats it will be great!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I think there are so many different fish to catch! We did the morning trip, it was overcast but it was great! I think with the right captain, like Captain Rob with Runnin the Flats it will be great!
Runnin the Flats 2
Runnin the Flats 2
We had a blast. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do some beginning or expertise fishing. Don’t expect to be going out deep-sea fishing. You’ll need a full day or longer to do big fish but if you plan on catching some pretty decent size fish and the opportunity to catch some bigger ones offshore around 40 to 30 feet we got tons of different types of fish even if we couldn’t keep them due to season. It was still a blast to catch them and release
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a blast. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do some beginning or expertise fishing. Don’t expect to be going out deep-sea fishing. You’ll need a full day or longer to do big fish but if you plan on catching some pretty decent size fish and the opportunity to catch some bigger ones offshore around 40 to 30 feet we got tons of different types of fish even if we couldn’t keep them due to season. It was still a blast to catch them and release
Captain Eric Inc. Team Lobo
Captain Eric Inc. Team Lobo
Be ready to catch your limit quick and see some great wildlife while you’re out there.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready to catch your limit quick and see some great wildlife while you’re out there.
Uncharted Adventures
Uncharted Adventures